SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 584

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Duncanville High School Pantherettes on their recent victories and their unrivaled team spirit; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding girls' basketball team cemented an already stellar reputation with its capture of the 2013 University Interscholastic League 5A girls basketball state championship; the triumph marks the second consecutive season in which the team has taken the state title; and

WHEREAS, The Pantherettes created a legacy with their recent win, which came with the 59-36 defeat of the Cibolo Steel Lady Knights; the team finished with a district record of 14-0, and it became the first 5A team to achieve 42 wins and zero losses in a single season; and

WHEREAS, The team is coached by Cathy Self-Morgan, who is in The University of Texas Hall of Honor; several of her young athletes have received academic and athletic accolades this season, and as a team and as an outstanding basketball program, the Duncanville Pantherettes are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Duncanville High School Pantherettes on their victory at the 2013 University Interscholastic League Class 5A basketball state championship; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate